We are pleased to announce plans for the Fifth Annual Springfield Tri Fest. Plans are in place for a kids triathlon, a sprint triathlon and an intermediate distance triathlon. All three races are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Athleticare is title sponsor for the Springfield Tri Fest.
The Dew the Tri for Kids is the first event of the Springfield Tri Fest and starts July 24, 2010 at 10am. This event for children aged 5 to 13 is called . This wonderful event for kids starts with a 100 yard swim inside Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. The kids then bike 1.1 mile inside the Park followed by a 1000 yard run. An awards ceremony for boys and girls will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. Age groups are 5-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 for boys and girls. Teams can compete with three kids per team.
The Iron Abe Triathlon (an intermediate course triathlon) will start at 7:30 am on July 25, 2010 at Lake Springfield. Participants will swim 9/10 of a mile in the lake and then bike 24.8 miles on rolling prairie. Runners then embark on a 6.2 mile run. An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line.
The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon will start at 8 am on July 25, 2010. Stoneman participants will swim 500 yards in the lake and then bike 12 miles on rolling prairie. Runners will then follow a 3.1 mile course. An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon is a qualifier for the Illinois Senior Olympics.
Bill Winberg is the executive director for the Springfield Tri Fest. He can be reached at 217-414-5567 or email us.
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